Cotchin Injury Not SeriousRichmond are confident captain Trent Cotchin will be fit for next week's clash against Melbourne despite missing Saturday's trip to Port Adelaide to take on the Power.
Cotchin was a surprise out when teams were announced on Thursday night, but any fears of a serious knee injury were immediately allayed by the club.
The Brownlow Medal fancy actually suffered a hyperextension to his knee two weeks ago against Fremantle, but was passed fit to take on Geelong last week.
He was largely ineffective against the Cats, managing just 17 touches well below his season average of 30.
"It was probably a bit sore last week. The medical team and Trent debated it heavily (before the Geelong match)," said Richmond general manager of football Dan Richardson.
"He didn't cause himself any more damage. Structurally, it's sound.
"We just decided it was to rest him this week, and make sure we get it right."
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